Synonyms for dirty

Other words for “dirty”, grouped by meaning.

We found 61 synonyms for “dirty”. The most common are soil, begrime, grime, colly, bemire.

verb make soiled, filthy, or dirty

Oppositesclean

adjective (of behavior or especially language) characterized by obscenity or indecency

Oppositesclean

adjective vile; despicable

Synonymsfilthylousy
Similarnasty

adjective spreading pollution or contamination; especially radioactive contamination

Oppositesclean

adjective contaminated with infecting organisms

Synonymspestiferous
Similarseptic

adjective (of color) discolored by impurities; not bright and clear is often used in combination

Similarimpure

adjective (of a manuscript) defaced with changes

Similarillegible

adjective obtained illegally or by improper means

Synonymsill-gotten
Similarillegal

adjective expressing or revealing hostility or dislike

Similarhostile

adjective violating accepted standards or rules

Similarunfair

adjective unethical or dishonest

Synonymssordidshoddy
Similarcorrupt

adjective unpleasantly stormy

Similarstormy

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University